Small Equipment Operator

WM•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Small Equipment Operator is responsible for operating one or two pieces of equipment, including but not limited to a baler, front-end loader, bobcat, candensifier, or forklift, to transport or bind paper or other loose materials. Key duties involve sorting and grading materials, operating and monitoring equipment, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring safety in all working areas. The role also includes performing routine maintenance and daily inspections on equipment, coordinating material flow, and handling the loading and unloading of materials into trailers and railcars. Compliance with all safety policies and procedures and completing necessary documentation are essential aspects of this position.

Requirements

6 months of previous work experience.
Forklift Certified

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
1 year of previous work experience.

Responsibilities

Sorts and grades material.
Fills and operates candensifier.
Records materials or items received or distributed and mark materials with identifying information.
Maintains inventory records.
Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.
Insures material is being fed properly onto conveyor.
Coordinates flow of material.
Starts baler up on time, read monitor, which displays functions of baler, and reacts quickly to machine prompts and alarms, and ensures proper operation.
Monitors and documents downtime.
Insures safety around working areas.
Checks quality of material before it is baled or shipped.
Coordinates with MRF Manager to see what material needs to be baled or shipped.
Performs routine maintenance and daily inspection on equipment such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
Keeps supply of wire on hand for baler.
Operates loader, forklift, bobcat, or other equipment to move material to designated area.
Keeps surrounding work areas clean.
Unloads, tags, and stacks material in proper rows by raising and lowering lifting device.
Loads or unloads materials into or out of trailers and railcars.
Moves material from baler.
Dumps containers, bins, and gaylords of materials.
Reads loading, unloading sheets and bills of ladings.
Completes necessary load and unload tally sheets.
Inspects and grades wastepaper that is received at plant.
Ensures vehicle condition reports are filled out properly as required by corporate guidelines.
Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.